Subpoenaed Liquor Buyers From Twelve Cities
Twenty liquor buyers from twelve cities including Washington Philadelphia Chicago Detroit Columbus St Louis Kansas City Minneapolis Des Moines Sioux City and Oklahoma City are subpoenaed to appear before the federal grand jury here in the liquor ring probe. They travel at ten cents a mile one way and pay hotel bills in New York. if unable to pay the government may house them at the Tombs. They will receive a daily witness fee of 1.50.
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Simple Operation Takes Bleat From Goats And Bark From Dogs
Two goats lost their bleat and a dog his bark at a veterinary convention in Portland. Dr Frederick P Whippile described a method to perform the same operation on other animals as easily as removing tonsils. Humane societies study the results to save lives of nuisance barking dogs.
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Government Wins Suit Against Big Packing Companies
Chicago July 25 The government won its suit begun by the late Henry C Wallace as Secretary of Agriculture when District Judge Cliffe granted a writ of mandamus directing Swift & Company Wilson Company and Cudahy Company to open their books to the Department of Agriculture.
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French Cleared Ouergha River Valley in Morocco
French forces in Fez announce the western Ouergha valley is cleared of Abdel Krim's Riffians with enemy tribesmen fleeing after heavy losses. A relief column reached Bad Maroudj with provisions and munitions as General Stanislas Naulin issues a rallying general order praising fallen soldiers and urging resolve.
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Gould to run all female staff Broadway picture house
Gloria Gould, daughter of George Jay Gould and wife of Henry Bishop, will helm a new Broadway motion picture theatre in New York run exclusively by women ushers ticket sellers and musicians. Her background includes dance work and journalism, and a meeting with the theatre manager led to the plan.
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Noted Surgeon Dr Albert Chesner Dies in Chicago
Dr Albert John Chesner died in Chicago today from angina pectoris at age 67. He authored surgical texts and contributed to the Medical Press and formerly served as president of the American College of Surgeons.
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American captive missing after Chinese brigand raid
Pekin July 25. No word on the whereabouts of Dr. Harvey Howard of Rockefeller Hospital after he was taken prisoner by brigands on July 20 at Morgan Palmer’s ranch. Palmer was killed. his mother and a son of Dr. Howard plus three others escaped. Roger Green, Rockefeller Hospital director, travels to assist in the search.
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Nickel Plate President Explains Merger Economy Plan
J. J. Bennet of Nickel Plate was cross examined by I C C counsel on why a six million dollar annual saving could result from a proposed merger with four other lines under Van Sweringen consolidation. The questioning focused on accounting equipment savings and terminal unification.
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Rail merger plan promises six million yearly saving
J. J. Bennet of Nickel Plate testified before the Interstate Commerce Commission that merging five Van Sweringen lines with the Nickel Plate could cut opening expenses by six million dollars annually. The testimony outlined economies in equipment, shops, terminals, and personnel. Cross examination raised questions about data sources and projections, with further testimony expected.
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Flood toll in Korea reaches 436 dead and 215 missing
Official reports from Seoul indicate a Korean flood left 436 people drowned and 215 missing. Tokio measures include relief fund drives by the municipal government and chamber of commerce.
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Drowned as Two Ferry Launches Collapse Near Shanghai
A squall capsized two ferry launches crossing the Whangpoo River near Pootung today, drowning 28 passengers and leaving 31 rescued. The tragedy occurred in Shanghai on July 25 as crews searched for more victims.
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Charlotte to be hub of new Promi district
The Associated Press reports the reform plan for prohibition enforcement is delayed with changes to district boundaries. Assistant Secretary Andrews says classified staff terminations by October 15 aim to boost efficiency, not politics, and the headquarters for the Georgia South Carolina and North Carolina district moves from Atlanta to Charlotte.
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Prohibition Enforcement Reform Delayed for Manpower
Washington July 25 The new prohibition enforcement reorganization is postponed indefinitely as Andrew M. Treasury delays August 1 start to allow selection of capable administrators. He seeks big men for effective program and will submit details to acting Secretary Winston before public release.
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Goodyidge Opposes Tariff Revision and Scrapping Ships
President Coolidge, on vacation in Swampscott Mass, opposes revising the tariff now and believes the Shipping Board may sell ships for scrapping despite possible legal hurdles. He also expects coal operators and miners to settle a new wage scale without government intervention.
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Georgia Weekend Weather Update
Fair tonight in Georgia with cloudy skies and a chance of local thundershowers. Sunday looks to bring scattered showers as the weather pattern continues across the state.
Griffin May Host North Georgia Conference of Methodists
Announcement says Griffin is near certain to host the North Georgia conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church South this fall. Dr. W L Pierce, North Atlanta district presiding elder, notes Atlanta transfer was considered but Griffin remains the chosen site. Final action expected Monday.
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Newport Gala for Vanderbilt Church Wedding Plans
Newport hosts a high society wedding as Mise Muriel Vanderbilt, daughter of the Vanderbilt family, plans to wed Frederick Cameron Church of Boston at four o clock. Guests arrive by airplane, yacht, motor, and train for a Beach Mound reception after the ceremony at a villa overlooking the harbor. Information on guest number is being kept by the bride’s mother.
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Coolidge Grants Andrews Free Hand in Prohibition Work
President Coolidge signals full support for Assistant Secretary Andrews in enforcing Prohibition. He will authorize broad regional appointments and keep politics out of the bureau, backing Haynes to maintain a politically neutral enforcement force despite staffing challenges.
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McQuillan Named Defendant in Divorce Suit
New York July 25 The Associated Press reports baseball pitcher Hugh McQuillan of the New York Giants was made defendant in a separation action filed by his wife Nellie T. McQuillan of Elimhurst. The suit names Miss Helen Goebbel of the Bronx as the other woman involved, Miss Bronx, selected in a beauty contest last year.
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Governor Reviews Troops at Tybee Island Camp
Governor Walker and staff arrived at Tybee Island to review the 122nd Infantry Georgia National Guard. Savannah greeted the party with full honors, including escort and seventeen gun salute. Dress parade on the beach at five in the afternoon will present troops to the Governor.
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Miami publisher killed when train hits auto
Laverne Collier a 32 year old general manager of the Illustrated daily tabloid in Miami was killed when his car struck a railroad switch engine. Mrs. B. Rolfe 27 suffered the loss of the lower part of her right leg and was reported in serious condition in a local hospital.
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Rescuers Abandon Tennessee Mine After Explosion
Rockwood Tennessee July 26 officials and inspectors ordered the Roane Iron Company mine sealed as flames spread after an explosion entombed ten miners. Two men, Claude Tindle and Raymon Watkins, were found dead. rescue teams withdrew with little hope of survival.
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Nine Indicted for Liquor Conspiracy in Illinois
Chicago July 25 Major Percy Owen Illinois prohibition director and Ralph Stone former state director plus seven others were indicted today by a federal grand jury on conspiracy to violate the prohibition law. Owens had been on leave due to health and reports of his suspension preceded the indictments. The charges follow the sacramental wine scandal that led to multiple indictments.
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Bethlehem Steel Denies War Time Profit Excess
The Bethlehem Ship Corporation and its subsidiaries deny government charges of more than eleven million dollars in excess profits from wartime contracts. The government seeks recovery in federal court, alleging false cost representations on vessels built by the Bethlehem group.
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Prospects for British Coal Strike Deepens
The Associated Press reports from London July 25 that coal miners strike threats grow dire as a conference of transportation and railway unions moves to halt coal movement if miners strike proceeds.
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Fire Afterdamp Traps Five Men in Mine
Rescue teams battled flames and afterdamp as Supt. W. J. Snow and six workers were trapped in the coal mine. Workers listed include Sam Dougherty Tom Sullivan John Green Roy Limberg Tom Green Sam Givens and Jim Wilson with ages ranging from 28 to 60.
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